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Top 8 Lifestyle Changes to Support Thyroid Health

By sunrisebyhm

More and more, I am seeing patients who are struggling with thyroid health. It seems to me that in today’s world, there is a rise in many autoimmune diseases, with the thyroid taking centre stage. As you may know, thyroid health is a topic that I certainly am passionate about as it is very close to home-with my being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease (A.K.A an autoimmune

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October 30, 2019
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Rosh Hashana Roast Leeks with Carraway Seeds

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During Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year), there are many traditional foods that are eaten- some more common than others. Beetroot, spinach, carrots are some commonly known ones. We include leeks, which translate to the Hebrew word kareyt, meaning to cut off, or annihilate all the people who wish us harm. Leeks, commonly used in soup, are a great accompaniment to a meal whether grilled with citrus

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September 16, 2019
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Middle Eastern Chicken and Bulgur Wheat

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Colourful. Simple yet complex in flavor. Middle Eastern inspired. Utterly YUM! Yip. You heard me. This dish is a winner for either a festive or weekday dinner. It’s a quick and easy one-pot-wonder and it’s bursting with flavour and nutritional powers. Bulgur wheat is a popular ingredient in many traditional Middle Eastern dishes and it contains a high amount of fibre. It is also a great source

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August 1, 2019
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Seeded Rusks

By sunrisebyhm

In winter, there is nothing better than dipping a rusk in a warm cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate. These rusks really pack a nutritional punch and are loaded with wholesome ingredients. I recommend these bad boys for anyone who is struggling with constipation as the seeds together with the oats really turn the dial up on the fibre content. Oats provide a fibre called beta

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July 25, 2019
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Top Nutrients to focus on for collagen production

By sunrisebyhm

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body where it plays an important structural and strengthening role. Collagen forms a major part of the skin, bone, tendons, cartilage, blood vessels, hair and nails. As mentioned in my previous blog, Collagen - The Low Down, a well-balanced diet can significantly contribute to the several components needed to produce collagen. Collagen is made up of key amino acids, the

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July 23, 2019
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Zucchini, Pea and Mint Soup

By sunrisebyhm

This soup is fantastic for both autumn and winter. The warmth of this thick soup, together with the sweet and fresh flavours, is a delicious treat on a cold night. I like it so much that I have even had this soup, chilled, on a hot summer’s day. With leeks, onion and garlic forming part of the allium family, they offer a great bioactive known as

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May 22, 2019
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Intermittent Fasting- Commonly Asked Questions

By sunrisebyhm

Last week I wrote a blog where I discussed the basics of intermittent fasting (IF). If you do a quick ‘Dr Google’ search on IF you will be inundated with information and it’s so hard to sieve out the facts from the fiction. The scientific evidence itself is also a tad confusing, as many of the studies done are either on animals or small subject groups,

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May 14, 2019
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Intermittent Fasting – The Low Down

By sunrisebyhm

The latest buzz around people’s eating routines and one of the most popular health and fitness trends today is ‘intermittent fasting’ (IF). With this, though, basic questions about what IF is and whether it works also come up. “Why is it that just a few years ago we were told to eat regular meals and snacks for health and weight optimization and now we are meant

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May 7, 2019
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Top Tips for a healthy Ramadan

By sunrisebyhm

I’d like to wish all my patients observing Ramadan, Ramadan Mubarak. Many people find this time particularly hard when it comes to staying on track with their healthy lifestyle. Irregular eating patterns can really throw some people off. Let’s not forget the benefits that short-term fasting can offer: Improved blood sugar control Can result in weight loss if done in a healthy manner Increase in endorphins (happy hormones)

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May 4, 2019
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Sleep – The Low Dow

By sunrisebyhm

Let’s talk about sleep because I bet so many of us are not getting enough of it, and that includes myself. We all have those nights where sleep is merely a day dream and those days where our energy levels feel depleted and we are cranky and inefficient. There is a long list that affects how many hours of shut-eye we get and the quality of

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April 24, 2019
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